Dental emergencies are inconvenient, stressful, and often frightening. It can be hard to keep your cool during any urgent situation, but remaining calm and calling your emergency dentist in Willmar are the keys to successful treatment. At Reflections Family Dental, Dr. Kershner is equipped to handle any emergency. When you call our office with a dental emergency, we’ll get you a prompt appointment and then provide important advice for handling your situation in the meantime.
From a knocked out tooth to chipped, broken, and aching teeth, we see a range of situations in our office. How to know if you’re dealing with a dental emergency? In general, if your tooth is aching, broken, or if you’re bleeding from the mouth, you should seek urgent attention from your dentist.
WHY CHOOSE REFLECTIONS FAMILY DENTAL FOR EMERGENCY DENTISTRY?
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Kershner has years of experience practicing dentistry and participates in continuing education at every opportunity. In short, whatever your emergency might be, you can trust that she has the skills and expertise to handle it with ease. Plus, she makes it a point to keep our office up-to-date with the latest dental technology, ensuring we’re able to find and treat a problem as quickly and efficiently as possible.
WHAT TO DO FOR A KNOCKED OUT TOOTH
When a tooth comes completely out of the gum line, time is of the essence. The chances of reattachment lessen with each minute that passes. Teeth are usually successfully repaired when attended to within the first two hours of loss. Call your dentist immediately. Find the tooth, rinse away any debris (careful never to touch the root of the tooth), and replace the tooth in its empty socket, the cheek, or in a bag of milk until you can reach the dentist’s office.
OTHER DENTAL EMERGENCIES
A knocked out tooth is one of the most urgent dental emergencies, but a variety of situations may require immediate attention. Some of the most common situations we deal with at Reflections Family Dental include broken, fractured teeth, toothaches, broken crowns or fillings, foreign object lodged between teeth and jaw pain
Don’t wait to seek emergency care if you or a loved one experience these or other urgent situations.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A HURTING TOOTH
Do you have a toothache that is hurting so bad that you can’t focus on anything else? We can help you get the quick relief you need, just be sure to:
Rinse and floss around the tooth to remove any debris that might be stuck and causing the pain. If this doesn’t fix the problem outright, give our office a call.
Until you can come to see us, a cold compress placed on the face or taking an OTC pain-reliever can help manage any discomfort.
HOW TO STOP DENTAL PAIN, SWELLING & BLEEDING
You will experience pain, swelling, and/or bleeding as a result of your dental emergency. After you’ve gotten in touch with us at Reflections Family Dental, take an over-the-counter pain medication as directed to reduce discomfort. Dr. Kershner may write a prescription for added relief after your appointment, depending on your situation.
To reduce swelling in the first 36 hours following the emergency, hold an ice pack on the affected cheek in 15-minute intervals; 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off. Stop or slow bleeding by applying pressure to the wound with a clean gauze. Seek emergency medical attention if the bleeding does not subside after 10 minutes.
A NOTE ON CHILDREN’S TOOTHACHES
A child may complain of a toothache as a result of having a large food particle lodged between their teeth. Help your child brush, floss, and rinse to determine if there is something stuck between teeth. If pain persists, contact us immediately.
INSURANCE & FINANCING
Please call to verify if we are a provider for your dental insurance plan.
Patients are responsible for the difference between the covered insurance benefit and the cost of the procedure.
Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made.
